US Bridges

US 36 over Rocky Run Creek

Fair

Parke County, Indiana · 04.00 W US 41 · Structure no. 011510

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,816
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 36 over Rocky Run Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 36 over Rocky Run Creek in Parke County, Indiana. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Indiana average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,816 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,300 by 2027. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 36
CrossesRocky Run Creek
Location04.00 W US 41
RouteU.S. Route 36
StateIndiana
Coordinates39.77752, -87.30854
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.6 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,816 (2017)
Projected traffic3,300 by 2027
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 36 over Rocky Run Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 36 over Rocky Run Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does US 36 over Rocky Run Creek carry?

About 2,816 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is US 36 over Rocky Run Creek?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 36 over Rocky Run Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.